SINGAPORE: Former Transport Minister S Iswaran pleaded guilty on Tuesday to five charges, including receiving gifts as a public servant and obstruction of justice.
The 62-year-old initially denied any wrongdoing when he was first charged earlier this year.
Prosecutors have called for a jail sentence of six to seven months, while Iswaran’s defence team has argued for a reduced term of no more than eight weeks.These gifts, provided by two prominent local businessmen, allegedly included tickets to prestigious events such as English Premier League football matches, Formula One races, and popular stage productions like Harry Potter and the Cursed Child and Hamilton.
The timing of Iswaran’s trial is also significant for the ruling People’s Action Party , which has governed Singapore since its independence in 1965.
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